Research Officer - Grants (Post Award)

Part time fixed term

Location: York 

Salary: £29,659 to £33,232 per annum (£18,035 to £20,208 pro rata)

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the recent addition of our new London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.  

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. 

The Team 

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. 

The Research Office offers central professional support to all academic staff in the university.  You will be working in a small friendly team of research officers, working closely with the Research Officers for Grants and the Finance Team.  

The Role 

The post holder will support Heads of School, School Research and Knowledge Transfer Leads, the Head of Research Office and Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and International, as well as all academic staff and students in aspects of the University’s activities as defined in the job description. 

The post holder will work closely with other members of the Research Office to support the delivery of the university’s research plan and the attainment of research objectives embedded in the University’s 2026 strategy. In particular, the main focus of the role the provision of support for staff for post award research grants from charities, research councils and external bodies and the preparation of reporting back to funders on the financial expenditure of grants. 

Key Requirements 

The post holder will need to demonstrate comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel. Experience in the development, enhancement and documentation of complex administrative systems and procedure, along with the experience of providing advice and guidance to academic and administrative colleagues at all levels in a university or organisation of similar scale and complexity. 

The successful candidate will have a passion for research and in particular supporting our academic staff throughout the process of applying for funding. 

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Elizabeth Goodwin-Andersson, Head of the Research Office at (e.goodwinandersson@yorksj.ac.uk) 

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview.